BigDecks · The sketchbook # More life. Drawn outside. Eight watercolor studies. A deck for dinner. A pool in the garden. A place to bathe at the end of the day. These are concept artworks and plans with proposed model dimensions. Final layout, pool depth profiles and materials are designed for your property. Construction and any required engineering are scoped and quoted separately. Deck studies ## Four ways to make room. From a quiet corner to a place for everyone. [Talk about a deck](https://bigdecks.co/start/?project=deck#inquiry) ![Courtyard deck watercolor concept; an imagined setting, not a completed project.](https://bigdecks.co/assets/concepts/d01-watercolor-w768.webp?v=20261017-2) Watercolor concept ### Courtyard Morning coffee. An easy step into the garden. 13′ × 13′ Proposed main deck · outside timber edge View Courtyard deck plan sketch ![Courtyard deck concept plan: 13′ × 13′. Main deck · outside timber edge. A separate proposed front step projects beyond the measured main platform.](https://bigdecks.co/assets/concepts/d01-plan.svg?v=20261017-2) Main deck · outside timber edge. Proposed front step sits beyond the main deck; step dimensions are developed with your site plan. Final layout is adapted to your property. [Open the sketch at full size](https://bigdecks.co/assets/concepts/d01-plan.svg?v=20261017-2) ![Dinner deck watercolor concept; an imagined setting, not a completed project.](https://bigdecks.co/assets/concepts/d02-watercolor-w768.webp?v=20261017-2) Watercolor concept ### Dinner Room for dinner outside and a clear way back to the house. 17′ × 13′ Proposed main deck · outside timber edge View Dinner deck plan sketch ![Dinner deck concept plan: 17′ × 13′. Main deck · outside timber edge. A separate proposed front step projects beyond the measured main platform.](https://bigdecks.co/assets/concepts/d02-plan.svg?v=20261017-2) Main deck · outside timber edge. Proposed front step sits beyond the main deck; step dimensions are developed with your site plan. Final layout is adapted to your property. [Open the sketch at full size](https://bigdecks.co/assets/concepts/d02-plan.svg?v=20261017-2) ![Gather deck watercolor concept; an imagined setting, not a completed project.](https://bigdecks.co/assets/concepts/d03-watercolor-w768.webp?v=20261017-2) Watercolor concept ### Gather A table, a place to lounge and room to move between them. 21′ × 17′ Proposed main deck · outside timber edge View Gather deck plan sketch ![Gather deck concept plan: 21′ × 17′. Main deck · outside timber edge. A continuous full-width 21′ × 1′ proposed front step projects beyond the main deck, making 21′ × 18′ overall. Right-side fence and bench, rear dining, and front lounge with a round table and angled armchair.](https://bigdecks.co/assets/concepts/d03-plan.svg?v=20261017-2) Main deck · outside timber edge. Full-width front step: 21′ × 1′ proposed. Overall: 21′ × 18′. Final layout is adapted to your property. [Open the sketch at full size](https://bigdecks.co/assets/concepts/d03-plan.svg?v=20261017-2) ![Bathing deck watercolor concept; an imagined setting, not a completed project.](https://bigdecks.co/assets/concepts/d04-watercolor-w768.webp?v=20261017-2) Watercolor concept ### Bathing A generous deck with places to bathe, sit and spend the evening. 33′ × 25′ Proposed overall setting · deck and bathing courts View Bathing deck plan sketch ![Bathing deck concept plan: 33′ × 25′. Overall setting · deck and bathing courts.](https://bigdecks.co/assets/concepts/d04-plan.svg?v=20261017-2) Overall setting · deck and bathing courts. Final layout is adapted to your property. [Open the sketch at full size](https://bigdecks.co/assets/concepts/d04-plan.svg?v=20261017-2) Pool studies ## A different pace. Four starting points for water and garden. [Talk about a pool](https://bigdecks.co/start/?project=pool#inquiry) ![Courtyard pool watercolor concept; an imagined setting, not a completed project.](https://bigdecks.co/assets/concepts/p01-watercolor-w768.webp?v=20261017-2) Watercolor concept ### Courtyard A little water. A slower afternoon. A compact garden setting. 9′ × 16′ Proposed swimming area · inside coping Proposed water depth 4′6″–6′ View Courtyard pool plan sketch ![Courtyard pool concept plan: 9′ × 16′. Swimming area · inside coping. Proposed water depth 4′6″–6′.](https://bigdecks.co/assets/concepts/p01-plan.svg?v=20261017-2) Swimming area · inside coping. Final depth profile is designed for your property. [Open the sketch at full size](https://bigdecks.co/assets/concepts/p01-plan.svg?v=20261017-2) ![Everyday pool watercolor concept; an imagined setting, not a completed project.](https://bigdecks.co/assets/concepts/p02-watercolor-w768.webp?v=20261017-2) Watercolor concept ### Everyday A place to cool off, stretch out and spend time together. 11′ × 21′ Proposed swimming area · inside coping Proposed water depth 4′6″–7′ View Everyday pool plan sketch ![Everyday pool concept plan: 11′ × 21′. Swimming area · inside coping. Proposed water depth 4′6″–7′.](https://bigdecks.co/assets/concepts/p02-plan.svg?v=20261017-2) Swimming area · inside coping. Final depth profile is designed for your property. [Open the sketch at full size](https://bigdecks.co/assets/concepts/p02-plan.svg?v=20261017-2) ![Gather pool watercolor concept; an imagined setting, not a completed project.](https://bigdecks.co/assets/concepts/p03-watercolor-w768.webp?v=20261017-2) Watercolor concept ### Gather Water and garden, arranged around time with friends. 14′ × 24′ Proposed swimming area · inside coping Proposed water depth 4′6″–7′6″ View Gather pool plan sketch ![Gather pool concept plan: 14′ × 24′. Swimming area · inside coping. Proposed water depth 4′6″–7′6″.](https://bigdecks.co/assets/concepts/p03-plan.svg?v=20261017-2) Swimming area · inside coping. Final depth profile is designed for your property. [Open the sketch at full size](https://bigdecks.co/assets/concepts/p03-plan.svg?v=20261017-2) ![Long Yard pool watercolor concept; an imagined setting, not a completed project.](https://bigdecks.co/assets/concepts/p04-watercolor-w768.webp?v=20261017-2) Watercolor concept ### Long Yard A long, calm shape that gives the garden a center. 15′ × 31′ Proposed swimming area · inside coping Proposed water depth 4′6″–8′ View Long Yard pool plan sketch ![Long Yard pool concept plan: 15′ × 31′. Swimming area · inside coping. Proposed water depth 4′6″–8′.](https://bigdecks.co/assets/concepts/p04-plan.svg?v=20261017-2) Swimming area · inside coping. Final depth profile is designed for your property. [Open the sketch at full size](https://bigdecks.co/assets/concepts/p04-plan.svg?v=20261017-2) The original BigDecks ## The Halo profile. Substantial timber, a quiet edge and black steel beneath. - Timber: Actual 4″ thick × 12″ wide - Skirting: Black steel - Overhang: 1½″ beyond the steel’s outside face Support, fixings and steel details are designed for the site. ![OG Halo section: actual 4-inch-thick by 12-inch-wide timber, projecting 1.5 inches beyond the outside face of black steel skirting.](https://bigdecks.co/assets/concepts/halo-section.svg?v=20261017-2) OG Halo section study · confirmed board dimensions and edge projection. [Open the section at full size](https://bigdecks.co/assets/concepts/halo-section.svg?v=20261017-2) The bathing deck ## Let the evening take its time. 33′ × 25′ proposed overall setting A dry gathering deck, a private rinse and a place for sauna and a plunge or soak. The overall setting includes timber deck and bathing courts. This layout explores how the spaces connect. Equipment, access, support, drainage and clearances are resolved for your property. [Talk about outdoor bathing](https://bigdecks.co/start/?project=bathing#inquiry) ![Bathing concept layout within a proposed 33-foot by 25-foot overall setting, including gathering deck and bathing courts; equipment fit requires site design.](https://bigdecks.co/assets/concepts/bathing-layout.svg?v=20261017-2) Bathing layout study · illustrative relationships, not an equipment-fit plan. [Open the layout at full size](https://bigdecks.co/assets/concepts/bathing-layout.svg?v=20261017-2) Your space. Your version. ## Start with what you imagine. Tell us which ideas feel right. We’ll help you find a clear next step. [Start a conversation](https://bigdecks.co/start/#inquiry) --- [View this page](https://bigdecks.co/designs/) · [Contact BigDecks](https://bigdecks.co/contact/) · [Agent guide](https://bigdecks.co/llms.txt)